Detective Conan: Crimson Love Letter

2017 [JAPANESE]

Action / Adventure / Animation / Crime / Family / Mystery / Thriller

7
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 1984 2K

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Director

Kôbun Shizuno Photo
Kôbun Shizuno

Top cast

Erika Harlacher Photo
Erika Harlacher as Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya
Daisuke Ono Photo
Daisuke Ono as Muga Iori
Rick Zieff Photo
Rick Zieff as Heizo Hattori
Ryô Horikawa Photo
Ryô Horikawa as Hattori Heiji
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1.01 GB
1280*714
Japanese 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 3
2.07 GB
1920*1072
Japanese 5.1
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 10

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by MrBoMzIMDb 6 / 10

Cards, Clues, and a Love Tied to Tradition

What if a centuries-old game of poetry and strategy became the key to solving a deadly chain of events, where love, pride, and vengeance intertwine? The Movie weaves its mystery around the traditional Japanese card game karuta, transforming cultural heritage into both a backdrop and a driving force of suspense.The story unfolds when a bombing at a television station traps Conan and Heiji, drawing them into a case centered on a competitive karuta tournament. As rivalries surface and hidden relationships are exposed, the game's verses echo themes of unspoken love, memory, and regret. The narrative blends the intensity of competition with the intricacy of a murder investigation, highlighting the cultural weight of karuta while grounding the mystery in deeply personal motives.Analytically, the film stands out for its fusion of tradition and crime-solving, offering audiences insight into karuta's symbolic and emotional significance. The partnership between Conan and Heiji injects energy and camaraderie, with Heiji's developing romantic subplot adding a layer of character depth. However, the film occasionally falters in pacing, with extended karuta sequences slowing narrative momentum. The central mystery, though thematically resonant, feels more predictable than in stronger entries, relying on emotional payoffs rather than intricate deduction.Rating: 6/10 - culturally rich and thematically engaging, Crimson Love Letter succeeds in showcasing tradition through suspense and romance, but its mystery lacks the complexity to match its striking emotional and cultural atmosphere.
Reviewed by Mysterygeneration 6 / 10

A Gripping Puzzle of Love

The Crimson Love Letter is a simple and uncomplicated mystery movie that provides a good mystery without the intricacy of a complicated murder mystery or a locked room murder. Only after all the evidence has been collected is the culprit identified. In addition, the movie includes competitive Karuta, a sport in which participants engage in one-on-one matches to grab cards from their opponent's region. Whoever removes every card from their hand first wins. Although it's not required, having a thorough understanding of Karuta increases the excitement. The addition of Heji and Kazuha gives a distinctive twist to the mystery format, and the movie skillfully ties the Karuta battles into the main plot and character motives.

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